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Villa Belvedere Taormina
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Cocos Hotel Antigua
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La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Azulik Tulum
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Cavo Tagoo Santorini
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Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
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Kudadoo Private Island
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Juma Amazon Lodge
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Casa Casuarina Miami
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Royal Mansour Marrakech
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Château de La Chèvre d’Or
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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
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Cliveden House
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Bawah Reserve
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Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
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Mnemba Island Lodge
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Laucala Island Fiji
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Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
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Il Sereno Como
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Il San Pietro Di Positano
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A grand residence, Narendra Bhawan Bikaner is composed of Narendra Singhji’s memories from his travels to destinations near and far.
Unconventionally curated, the Bhawan organically grew into a snapshot of the life of its original resident who upon spreading his wings was subconsciously casting a new modern identity for himself much like that of his mother country.
A pulsating Bombay influenced by the burgeoning Art Deco movement, influences drawn from the glamour posts of Broadway; dark inviting caverns, rich velveteen fabrics, chiffons and pearls; utterly stylish – all added to the cornucopia that led to the fashioning of this, private palace-residence.
In the Guest Rooms, the theme of India prevails – past and present. A patriot to the core Narendra Singhji championed the royal states and principalities when he was both prince and king; and equally heralded the arrival of a new democratic India when she emerged from the ashes of the British Raj.
Keeping this in mind, the hotel continues to salute the vision of its last Maharaja.
REPUBLIC SUITE
Quite apart from the theme that runs through our other guest rooms the republic suites are dramatic rooms where strong confident lines and a colour palette in steely blue and concrete grey suggests a very contemporary conclusion.
Chic to the core, this is an architects’ room – inspired during an era when the great architects of India – stalwarts in the imagination of the public created spaces that were startlingly new.
INDIA ROOMS
The India rooms are quintessentially Indian but fashioned for the cosmopolitan traveller such as yourself.
Here, strokes from pastoral India sit comfortably with the modernity of a contemporary India. Curated primarily in Indigo – the symbolic colour of India, these rooms are a cocoon where comfort and contentment are accentuated.
REGIMENTAL ROOMS
The Regimental Rooms reflect a ceremonial order that appealed to the military man who was king. Elements of army regalia are sensitively interspersed with modern conveniences adding uniformity and symmetry.
These rooms are thoughtfully curated with objets d’art and a rich colour palette that adds a vibrancy and immediate comfort to these stately rooms.
PRINCE ROOMS
The young prince on the threshold of maturity designed his apartments to reflect his growing leanings towards a western lifestyle. Featuring Luxe velvets, English prints, glittering mirrors and mosaic, the Prince Rooms reflect a youthful exuberance that beget glamorous living quarters.
RESIDENCE ROOMS
Comfortably appointed, the Residence Rooms are a tribute to the eclectic tastes of the household.
Elaborate ceiling details, Bikaner terrazzo floors and traditional crafts sit in harmony with Portuguese tiles and a distinctly English colour palette. Light and fresh, these rooms are a calm sanctuary set apart from the hyperactivity of the city.
P&C DINING ROOM
P&C is the timeless and utterly elegant dining room capturing the charm and phlegmatic finesse of the graceful lady of the house and the initials are derived as a tribute to her favourite apparel of Pearls strings and Chiffon saris.
Calling upon an exquisite culinary heritage her re-rendered accomplished ‘Table’ features menu items meticulously singled out from the annals of history that were the once upon a time favourites of the Royals of Bikaner.
P&C features a curated wine list, table-side preparations and Tiffin lunches. With banqueting options aplenty, our guests’ experiences at P&C are designed to satiate any culinary curiosity.
MAD HATTER – THE BAKE HOUSE
In keeping with our eclecticism this whimsical space aptly named Mad Hatter – The Bake House presents traditional confectionary and baked goods.
Familiar and utterly comfort giving, Puddings and Pies sit right beside Toffees and Rum Balls and Fudges of all sorts. Indian Estate Coffees and Teas lend immediate familiarity, as do Cold Press Coffee Towers and deeply decadent Hot Chocolate.
This is a space that is at once familiar and agreeable and is intended to invoke happy memories for them, for us, and you!
GAUSHALA
The Gaushala at the entrance is a tribute to Lord Krishna. Our fecund and majestic Rathi cows, favourites of both the King and the Lord are stabled in a specially designed cast- iron manger in the front portico.
Here, the entertainment specifically curated for our guests is a mellifluous feast for the senses as morning Bhajans or prayers in praise of the Lord ring out through the open spaces lending harmony and deep tranquillity to the surrounding areas.
The evenings resonate with the Rasa Leela in play, the courtship dance of Lord Krishna, utterly romantic and engaging. An enticing menu of petite collations and beguiling cocktails are presented; designed to flatter the evening, the mood, and you!
VERANDAH
An indoor-outdoor easy lounging area, the Verandah suggests a mood of effortlessness and relaxation in an eclectic setting. The adornment is strongly influenced by the Bombay Art Deco movement; motifs and design elements present an interior that is reminiscent of a vibrant bygone age.
Modern Indian furniture, Portuguese tiles and Tribal artworks add vibrancy to the décor. The relaxed easy charm of this space serves well as a Library where the specially curated Penguin Classics Collection will add singular enchantment to any curious mind.
An electric red Baby Grand piano, our ‘Edith’, sits at one end heightening all that this space recommends. The daytime menu segues into an evening presentation of Cocktails and Snacks all especially fashioned for this space, this hour, and you!
SPA
The Spa at Narendra Bhawan Bikaner is an entirely novel concept based on the holistic and gently persuasive power of flowers and plants. Inspired by the famous Bach Flower Therapy, our specially developed Flower Essences soothingly help instil harmony and bring balance to all aspects of our being.
The therapies, in combination with state-of-the-art Bemer technology for Physical Vascular Therapy, improves microcirculation enabling the body’s own self-healing powers to promote an inner and an outer radiance.
The clean sharp décor at The Spa, inspired by the great sanatoriums of Europe, is intended to promote serenity and a sense of calm. The Clinic acts as a safe haven affording our guests absolute privacy and comfort.
SWIMMING POOL
The deep blue infinity pool takes its colour from the bright and light Bikaner sky and offers great vantage views of the city, both the old and the new. The space transforms at twilight and takes on a mantle of celebration with starlit skies, live grills and party music.
DIWALI CHOWK
The Diwali Chowk is the central courtyard at the heart of Narendra Bhawan Bikaner. Dotted with canopies, fruit trees and low Indian style seating, it is ideal to experience the Bikaner Badakhana and savour Marwari cuisine with the pomp and circumstance that is emblematic of a Royal Bikaner
THE GALLERY
Inspired by the royal patronage of the local artforms of Bikaner, The Gallery at Narendra Bhawan pays homage to its original resident. It also serves as a platform for the local artists and craftsmen that enables our guests to catch a glimpse of the cities rich artistic heritage.
THE DRAWING ROOM
The gold and the crystal rooms derive inspiration from the age-old tradition of smoking rooms for gentlemen and withdrawing rooms for ladies. Distinctively demarcated in space and décor these rooms offer a glamorous retreat serving vintage cocktails and after dinner drinks over conversations and sotto voce gupshup.
SUNDOWNERS
“After a long day attending to my dear guests, as well as the papers that concern both my business and philanthropic enterprises, I look forward to a gloriously gratifying drink and convivial chitchat with my friends as we head out and drive into the hinterland of my beloved Bikaner.”
As paradoxical as it may sound, deep in the heartland of the Bikaner desert, in secret enclaves between rocky escarpments are found acres of soft green pastures and lush oases, mystifying the eye and delighting the spirit.
It is here that we find ourselves far away from the bustle of people in pristine settings that are almost biblical, celebrating our legendary Narendra Bhawan sundowners.
THE CRESCENT GRILL DINNER
“Of all my peoples my Muslim community most charmed me. It was their great sense of aesthetic sensibilities, their food, their language, and their rituals every part of their society is so designed to engage and enchant.”
The deep blue infinity pool takes its colour from the bright and light Bikaner sky and offers great va tage views of the city; the old and the new.
The space transforms at twilight and takes on a mantle of celebration with starlit skies, live grills And party music. What better venue to savour the Muslim food of Bikaner. Lovingly cradled in crescent shaped thalis.
MUSEUM DINNER AT THE NIGHT ROOM
“Memory recalls food that has flattered its taste; imagination fancies that it sees them, and something like a dream takes place. This state is not without pleasure, and we have heard many adepts say, with joy in their heart.
What a pleasure it is to have a good appetite, when we are certain of a good meal and they are then detained by the charms of society, and animated by the hope that the evening will yet develop.”
It is in this hope that we re-render the Kings table with recipes culled from the annals in history. The Maharaja’s interest in food and love of cuisine is on offer.
WHITE NIGHTS OF THE RAJPUTS
”The night sky is at its most beautiful in the desert; a firmament filled with blinking stars lighting up the darkness and this is most profound on the nights of purnimasi – the splendour of the full moon. Celebrated since time immemorial – the white nights of the Rajputs is a renewed tradition. ”
On full moon nights when the firmament is aglow with the light of the moon and the dazzling trajectories of shooting stars, a resplendent dinner is served to you in the entirely charming Ratadia Talai.
In keeping with traditional banqueting from this Rajput desert kingdom, subtle delicacies and fiery flavours are intended to excite the palate as you dine a la deux or in company under a natural, unrivalled canopy lit by white blinking lights; a feast for Kings
MERCHANT EXPLORATION
“The Bikaner of my ancestors thrived due to its prime location along the caravan routes between Western and Central Asia. Enriched by this bountiful trade the nobles and the merchants of Bikaner built palaces, havelis and temples in red sandstone that stand pristine to date.”
Let’s experience this living material history carved in stone. A chaperoned walk through the city is a must. Once completed, your excursion will thence culminate befittingly with a showcase of Marwari cuisine served at a grand merchant residence.
ROYAL EXPLORATION
“Come experience a guided exploration of my beloved Bikaner with an introduction to its 500 hundred year old story, an abundance that is graciously transcribed in its palaces and lovingly preserved in museums. History you see, lives in every nook and corner of this ancient city.”
Take a tour of the palaces that are unusual and the fort that is fascinating. These historical storehouses are certainly amongst the best in the country.
MEETING & EVENTS
The Laxmi Niwas Palace has been the pride of Bikaner since its construction in 1902 and has attracted celebrities and royalty from around the world to partake in its grand hospitality.
The palace has hosted dignitaries including King George V and Queen Mary, the King of Greece, Viceroys, Maharajas and renowned statesmen. With this impressive history in the background, we invite you to share a part of this legacy by choosing to celebrate your official retreat with us.
Combine your event with a stay at our award-winning city hotel, Narendra Bhawan Bikaner. Designed as a grand residence where the last Maharaja of Bikaner once lived.
Both Narendra Bhawan and Laxmi Niwas Palace come together to offer you numerous combinations and possibilities of space and activities, seating arrangements, accessibility to high-quality visual equipment, curated menu options and of course themes which are certain to make your palace retreat in Bikaner extraordinary.
